REHOBOTH EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH
COUNCIL MINUTES
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Kuny, Pres.; Gil Baker, Donna DuPont, Carol Nicoletti, Dee Phillips, Bill Slingluff, Karen Szatkiewicz, Royce Wilhelm and Pastor Scott. Debbie Jasinski, Treasurer
ABSENT: Allan Berenbrok, V. Pres.
Opening Devotions – Gil opened the meeting with devotions from I John 4:11, Pastor is responsible for devotions at the October meeting.
Correspondence and Requests – A thank you from Pastor’s mother, Dorothy Gross, for the prayers, calls, cards and packages received during her recent hospitalization.
Secretary’s Report
- Royce made a motion to accept the Secretary’s report. Seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
- We came through the summer very well. We were down approx. -$600.
- Benevolence has been paid in full through July.
- Columbia Gas budget for 2007-08 is $656.00 per month.
- Huntington Bank took over Sky Bank were our accounts are held.
- No questions. Report will be filed for audit.
Pastor’s Report
- All church doors will be locked during Bright Beginnings school hours.
- Security cameras will be purchased and installed at the front doors and the pre-school entrance. Dennis Whalen and Tom Kuny will secure and install the cameras.
- See attached report for remainder of pastor’s comments.
Committee Reports
Property
- A workday was set for Saturday, October 8th from 9:00 a.m. to noon to do outside maintance.
- Bill will check on battery lights via repairing the generator.
- Gill reported that the church directional sign has been refurbished and will be posted at the T of Conway Wallrose Rd and Big Sewickley Creek Road.
Bright Beginnings
- Nothing to report.
Music & Worship
- The Welcome fliers were trimmed a little smaller to fit in the pew racks.
Unfinished Business
Baby Changing Tables
- Dee reported on several sizes, shapes and cost of the tables. After discussion, Bill made a motion to purchase two tables (one for each rest room) and a box of sanitary liners. Seconded. Motion carried.
Thrivent
- Several members have yet to sign up to be an Associate Member.
AED – Tom will check with the Fire Chief regarding information on obtaining an AED.
New Business
Youth Group
- Julie Slingluff approached the council regarding the following the fundraisers:
1. Host a Spaghetti dinner before the Rascal’s performance on Saturday, Nov. 18th.
2. Youth Group would prepare “Stuff in a Jar” i.e. soup, cookie mix, etc. to sell for Christmas gifts. Lori Shop would supervise.
3. Have a contest to create a logo, quote, phrase, etc to be placed on a tee shirt, hoodie, polo shirt using various sizes for purchase from members of the congregation. Lorrie Kuny would supervise.
Pastor made a motion to permit the Youth to continue fund raising through this school year. Seconded. Motion carried.
55 Plus
- Requested to hold a fundraiser. After discussion, Bill made a motion to approve fund raising by 55 Plus as along as they follow the Fund Raising policy established by the church. Seconded. Motion carried.
TerraCycle Bottles
- Donna reported that the paper work has been completed and the containers for the bottles have been received. TerraCycle was founded in 2001 by two Princeton Univ. students in an effort to create the world’s first product not only made from waste (worm poop), but also packaged in waste (used soda bottles that you are helping to collect). An article will be printed in the October newsletter regarding the specific bottles and preparation to send them. TerraCycle will send Rehoboth a check for $.05 per bottle to be given to the charity of our choice. World Hunger will be the recipient of our efforts. TerraCycle supplies the boxes for shipment and the postage. There is no cost to us to participate.
Paid Vacation for Church Secretary
- Leigh has requested a two weeks paid vacation. After discussion, Carol made a motion to give the Church Secretary a two weeks vacation. Seconded. Motion carried.
Water Leakage in the Church
- After much discussion regarding temporary solutions, Pastor appointed Royce to secure a committee of 5 people total to select architecture to pursue the church expansion.
Next Meeting
- Council will meet on Tuesday, October 16th at 8:00 p.m.
Motion to Adjourn – Carol made a motion to adjourn. Seconded. Motion carried. Meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna DuPont
Secretary
